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Cinnamon Roll Pancake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Pancake Recipe

Delicious cinnamon roll pancakes that are soft, fluffy, and swirled with gooey cinnamon sugar goodness.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pancakes
Calories 841 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • non-stick pan or griddle
  • zip bag

Ingredients
  

Pancake batter

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Cinnamon Filling

  • 0.33 cup melted butter
  • 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Transfer the cinnamon mixture into a zip bag and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Use a fork to whisk the egg into the milk, then combine the other ingredients. Mix the batter from the outside of the bowl in, until it's just combined.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, place the cream cheese and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt them, adding more time (if needed) in 15-second increments, mixing to combine each time. Once melted, add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and set aside.

Cooking

  • Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, grease it and immediately pour ⅓ to ½ cup of batter per pancake, using the back of the scoop to spread it out.
  • Snip the tip of the cinnamon filling bag (make a very small hole) and squeeze the cinnamon in a spiral swirl on top of the pancake. Cook the first side for 2 minutes, and when the edges are defined and some bubbles have formed, flip the pancakes over and cook the second side for 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove them from the pan onto a plate.
  • Wipe down the griddle with a damp cloth or quickly rinse the pan between batches to remove any leftover cinnamon sugar. Repeat the process with the remaining batter and cinnamon roll filling.
  • Stack a couple of pancakes and drizzle some warm cream cheese mixture over the tops.

Notes

Nutrition information is calculated without the glaze. Use aluminum-free baking powder for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 841kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 10gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 564mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 2gSugar: 82gVitamin A: 1298IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 347mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Breakfast, Brunch, cinnamon, dessert, Pancakes, Sweet
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